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CompactJR-Sailor
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-01-2023, 05:47 AM
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41
MI |
2023, Sept 8-10: Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble #12
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6,308
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CompactJR-Sailor
We are coming Becky and Doug Asbury 17 Casita...
We are coming
Becky and Doug Asbury
17 Casita SD
Lot 142
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-16-2023, 01:26 PM
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17
Subaru Ascent Tow vehicle
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2,634
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Look at Durango
Durango with towing does a great job. 6200 towing and averaging 19 mpg on a 8000 mile trip with Casita 17 SD. It comes with the brake controller when it has towing package.We just went over the...
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NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
06-06-2023, 11:32 AM
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1
SOLD: 2020 casita Spirit Deluxe Deluxe - Florida
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905
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Patty can you email me at twosailers@gmail.com. I...
Patty can you email me at twosailers@gmail.com. I have a friend that wants to purchase.
Thanks
Forum:
General Chat
05-21-2023, 07:02 AM
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23
Casita Quality ?
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4,252
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
We own a 2019 DS and live full time in the...
We own a 2019 DS and live full time in the summer. When you read the comments you might think the quality is not great, but they are wrong. We have owned many campers and The Casita is the best built...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-08-2021, 07:13 AM
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12
TN |
2021, Sep 27-29: Cumberland River Rally
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3,618
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
This will be our first time to this rally
We just booked lot six, looking forward to meeting everyone. Doug and Becky Asbury.
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
07-21-2021, 06:04 AM
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3
For Sale:
2018 Casita Freedom Deluxe
Views:
1,406
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
SOLD
Thanks for all the interest.
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
07-03-2021, 05:55 AM
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3
For Sale:
2018 Casita Freedom Deluxe
Views:
1,406
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
It seems as though the pictures that I have may...
It seems as though the pictures that I have may not be loading. Please email me and I will send them directly to you.
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
07-03-2021, 05:49 AM
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3
For Sale:
2018 Casita Freedom Deluxe
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1,406
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
2018 Casita Freedom Deluxe
17 ft freedom deluxe 2018 many options in like new condition. No smoking and no pets. This is the floor plan with the two bucket chairs on the side with a nice small table. Removable/washable covers...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
07-28-2020, 08:36 AM
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68
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2020, Sept 18-20: Niagara Wine Escape 2020
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6,352
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Sorry Alf, Looks like we will not be coming this...
Sorry Alf, Looks like we will not be coming this year. I don't see any travel between US and Canada this year. Hope your able to come to Florida this winter.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-08-2019, 12:28 PM
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34
Poll:
Gas mileage and air deflectors for vans
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3,872
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Deflector
We have used an adjustable deflector for years. First behind a old Chrysler Town and country pulling a compact Jr. Milage went from 14 to 19. In Florida we have lovebugs about once a year. I adjusted...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-08-2019, 12:08 PM
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34
Poll:
Gas mileage and air deflectors for vans
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3,872
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Deflector
We have used an adjustable deflector for years. First behind a old Chrysler Town and country pulling a compact Jr. Milage went from 14 to 19. In Florida we have lovebugs about once a year. I adjusted...
Forum:
General Chat
03-08-2019, 10:36 AM
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281
Lil Snoozy has closed shop
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84,169
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
We were close to putting in an order for a...
We were close to putting in an order for a trailer, but someone told me they required 10k. Also, behind by 40 some campers. I was an accountant and they were holding too much deposit money.
We...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
01-14-2019, 03:16 PM
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47
KY |
2019, June 6-9: Eggs a La Bourbon Rally
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7,724
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
We are going to be on b21 first time for this...
We are going to be on b21 first time for this rally. On our way from Florida to Ohio for the summer.
Becky and Doug Asbury
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-07-2019, 05:51 AM
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45
Need Advice
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4,946
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Take a look at a compact Junior. We just sold...
Take a look at a compact Junior. We just sold ours and pulled it behind a Pontiac vibe and a Chrysler minivan over 60,000 miles. No issues they only weigh about 1100 lb loaded, but you will have...
Forum:
Classified Archives
12-23-2018, 08:40 AM
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6
FL |
SOLD: 1971 Compact Jr-extremely good condition
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2,189
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Sold Tweety
Tweety now lives in Jacksonville area to new owner.
Let their adventures begin.
Forum:
Classified Archives
12-14-2018, 06:13 PM
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6
FL |
SOLD: 1971 Compact Jr-extremely good condition
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2,189
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
The buy it now price is $7500 on ebay
The buy it now price is $7500 on ebay
Forum:
Classified Archives
12-07-2018, 03:43 PM
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6
FL |
SOLD: 1971 Compact Jr-extremely good condition
Views:
2,189
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
We love Tweety, he needs to find a new family....
We love Tweety, he needs to find a new family. See you in Niagara
Forum:
Classified Archives
12-07-2018, 12:59 PM
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6
FL |
SOLD: 1971 Compact Jr-extremely good condition
Views:
2,189
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
I am asking 9000
I am asking 9000
Forum:
Classified Archives
12-07-2018, 07:33 AM
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6
FL |
SOLD: 1971 Compact Jr-extremely good condition
Views:
2,189
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
SOLD: 1971 Compact Jr-extremely good condition
Take a look at the ad I placed in Fiberglass 4 sale.
You may have to copy and paste.
If you want more info contact me at
twosailers@gmail.com
...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
10-10-2018, 04:19 PM
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45
NC |
2018 Oct 10-12 Cherokee Fall Rally
Views:
7,139
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
I was getting reports of possible high winds...
I was getting reports of possible high winds also. We are at Norris Lake waiting to see what happens.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
10-10-2018, 03:52 PM
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45
NC |
2018 Oct 10-12 Cherokee Fall Rally
Views:
7,139
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Can anyone post the weather conditions in...
Can anyone post the weather conditions in Cherokee? Especially for Thursday morning.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-17-2018, 05:11 PM
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63
ON |
2018, Sep 14-16: Niagara Wine Escape 2018
Views:
9,586
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
If we had a great time and the weather that you...
If we had a great time and the weather that you provided was perfect. See you next year
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-11-2018, 08:43 PM
Replies:
63
ON |
2018, Sep 14-16: Niagara Wine Escape 2018
Views:
9,586
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Q you will have a great time at Niagara and...
Q you will have a great time at Niagara and Canada. We will be in Tweety which is a compact 13 glad to see that you were coming
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
06-22-2018, 05:55 AM
Replies:
63
ON |
2018, Sep 14-16: Niagara Wine Escape 2018
Views:
9,586
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Tweety will be on lot 53, looking forward to...
Tweety will be on lot 53, looking forward to seeing you all again.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
06-22-2018, 05:54 AM
Replies:
45
NC |
2018 Oct 10-12 Cherokee Fall Rally
Views:
7,139
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Tweety will be there. We have never came to this...
Tweety will be there. We have never came to this rally but we're working it into our Southern trip to Florida. We will be at lot 92
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-29-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies:
6
Wheels
Views:
1,099
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Compact JR. Wheel
That is the original wheel. Mine had two of those and I actually have them with old tires on them. I put new hubs on the axle so that I could run normal wheels in case I needed one while traveling....
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-25-2017, 10:08 AM
Replies:
63
ON |
2017, Sept 15-17: Niagara Wine Escape 2017
Views:
11,493
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Tweety Plans to be there too!
Just booked lot 53, Tweety will be there after enjoying the winter in Florida.
Becky and Doug
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-15-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies:
93
ON |
2014, Sept 12-14: Niagara Wine Escape
Views:
12,733
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Thanks Alf and Mary Anne and all the fiberglass campers
What a nice time meeting all of our friends and making new ones. We had a great time and plan to make it again next year. We are going to make our way to Punta Gorda Florida via the east coast. If...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
05-28-2014, 09:28 AM
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0
Tweety is on the road north--kind of
Views:
1,091
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Tweety is on the road north--kind of
Every spring we make a trip in our Compact Jr to and from Florida to Ohio. I know we are probably traveling in territory that some of you may camp. This year we left Punta Gorda Florida and have so...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-23-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies:
93
ON |
2014, Sept 12-14: Niagara Wine Escape
Views:
12,733
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Tweety will be there
Alf,
We will be next to you on 53 again in the fall. Leaving Florida the 14th of May heading to Ohio via Texas and Colorado. Our Compact Jr is ready to go with new shoes and a few other items taken...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-22-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies:
237
MI |
2014, Sept 5-7: 3rd Annual Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
Views:
27,389
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
A Newbee will be there
I have Compact JR and we will be on site 130. We have not attended the Michigan rally, but have attended the Niagara Falls many times.70146
Forum:
General Chat
10-23-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies:
1
Travels in Tweety, Our Compact JR
Views:
1,017
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Travels in Tweety, Our Compact JR
We love to travel in our Compact Jr. Each year we go back and forth from Florida to Ohio, usually not directly. We have found it good to do a blog to show our friends what we are up to and go back...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-17-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies:
64
ON |
2013, Sept. 13-15: Niagara Wine Escape
Views:
11,723
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Thanks
We would like to thank everyone for being so friendly and Alf for doing a great job of organizing. We did miss a few people from the past rallies, but there is always next year. We look forward to...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-23-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies:
55
IN |
2013, May 17-19: 8th Annual Spring Rally & Fish Fry
Views:
6,730
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Had a great time-Fish fry outstanding
Hi,
We had a great time meeting everyone and the fish fry was outstanding. The park had issues, but the people and bugs were very friendly I hope many will come to Niagara Falls.
Doug and Becky
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
03-27-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies:
55
IN |
2013, May 17-19: 8th Annual Spring Rally & Fish Fry
Views:
6,730
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Hello, I hope a newbieB) to your rally is...
Hello,
I hope a newbieB) to your rally is welcome. We have gone to the Niagara rally for two years organized by Alf and really enjoyed it. We have a Compact Jr that is currently in Punta Gorda...
Forum:
General Chat
10-07-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies:
10
Fiberglass trailers are the best, follow our travels
Views:
2,007
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Our general travels
Hi Eddie
We are actually headed to Punta Gorda Florida, however we may go to the Keys before we go to Punta Gorda. That way we can say we did the whole east coast from Bar Harbor Maine to Key West....
Forum:
General Chat
10-06-2012, 05:10 AM
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10
Fiberglass trailers are the best, follow our travels
Views:
2,007
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
We all have to wish and plan
I just retired and if you look at the first post by going back to the earlier post link at the bottom of the blog you will see that the trip started at the Niagara Falls fiberglass rally. We saved...
Forum:
General Chat
10-05-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies:
10
Fiberglass trailers are the best, follow our travels
Views:
2,007
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Fiberglass trailers are the best, follow our travels
I have read many post about what trailer to purchase and would I really use it. I have found that the smaller the camper the more you will use it. We have had large and small. We needed larger camper...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-19-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies:
84
ON |
Sept 14-16, 2012: Niagara Wine Escape 2012
Views:
13,097
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Had a great time Meeting Everyone again
Hello,
Thanks Alf for organizing this event again. Thanks to Jon for the great pics. We are on our way east and then south to Florida. We have started a blog of our travels for our friends to watch...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
06-21-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies:
0
Camping in Compact Jr from Florida to Ohio
Views:
1,131
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Camping in Compact Jr from Florida to Ohio
Hello all,
We travel north and south each year from Ohio to Florida in the fall south and north in the Spring. This year we decided to do a Blog and it was a lot of fun. The link will take you to...
Forum:
General Chat
06-18-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies:
66
How Did You Get Introduced to FG Campers?
Views:
8,161
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
We have had many campers
We first had a Scamp in 1980 and we only had one child. We then went bigger and bigger owning two stickies and 4 motor homes. Then the kids got older and we just did not use the last stick built...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-18-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies:
84
ON |
Sept 14-16, 2012: Niagara Wine Escape 2012
Views:
13,097
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
We just booked it
Hello,
We will be there for sure, our daughter lives in Grand Island, so this is perfect to visit them. We will be on lot 55.
Tweety is about to leave Florida and head north on a 14 day trip from...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-16-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies:
84
ON |
Sept 14-16, 2012: Niagara Wine Escape 2012
Views:
13,097
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Tweety is coming
Hello Alf,
Thanks for organizing this again, we had a great time last year and it works into our plans to Florida. Just retired and leaving Ohio to Florida via Montreal. We will be calling today to...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-15-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies:
13
Anyone towing with Chrysler Town & Country Van
Views:
56,181
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Towing with Chrysler Town and Country
I tow a Compact Jr with an old 1997 Town and country and have towed boats and many other items over the 9 years we have owed it. The weakness in our and even the current vans is the transmission. I...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
06-28-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies:
67
ON |
September 16-18 2011 Niagara Wine Escape
Views:
9,217
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Tweety will be there this year
Hello,
We are very excited to attend the rally, we just finished a trip bringing the Compact Jr named Tweety back from Florida to Ohio and after boating season look forward to camping in the fall....
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
01-23-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies:
2
Compact Jr Logo
Views:
1,496
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Compact Jr Logo
Hello,
I am almost done with the outside of our 1971 Compact JR, but I need the logo for the side and the back door. It is tape, does anyone know where to get the logo?
Thanks,
Doug
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Hi, I am....
12-26-2010, 06:52 AM
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The beginning of "They call me Mellow Yellow"
Views:
4,280
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Mellow Yellow is too Yellow, it name has been changed to Tweety
I have taken the rear door off and put some Penatrol on the rear of the trailer where I had it real clean. I have used Penatrol on an old boat and it brought the color out and it did the same for...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
12-24-2010, 06:47 AM
Replies:
23
The beginning of "They call me Mellow Yellow"
Views:
4,280
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
Tow Vehicle
We towed it with a Vibe and did fine 65- 70 on flat roads without laboring, however you do have to realize your pulling with a 1.8 liter motor. I think your Compact II is heavier so you should have...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
12-11-2010, 06:03 AM
Replies:
23
The beginning of "They call me Mellow Yellow"
Views:
4,280
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
The beginning of "They call me Mellow Yellow"
We are new owners of a 1971 Compact Jr. Picked it up yesterday in Gorgia and pulled it 350 miles to Punta Gorda Florida. It will spend the winter there while it will be renovated so that it can be...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-03-2010, 04:42 AM
Replies:
3
New to Site and have a question about wheel bearings
Views:
1,749
Posted By
CompactJR-Sailor
New to Site and have a question about wheel bearings
We are very excited about finding a Compact Jr that was built in 1971 the year we were married. It will be a project that we are looking forward to starting. We pick it up next month and it has sat...
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